2015-2016 Men's Basketball Roster
Carter, Devon
Jersey Number 4
Devon Carter
- Position:
- G
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 195
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Cleveland, Ohio
- High School:
- John Hay High School
- Major:
- Psychology
Bio
Devon Carter Photo Galleries: 2014-15 (Junior) | Carter Feature Story: Pain is temporary
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because it fit the criteria I was looking for in a school: top notch academics, basketball opportunity and a personality fit.”
ON COACH REED: “Coach Reed is a very cerebral coach. He knows the game of basketball from what I have seen. He appeared to respect me as more than just a basketball player. He made it feel like going to Lehigh was more about the student than the athlete."
AS A FIFTH-YEAR SENIOR (2016-17): Was granted a fifth year due to injury his freshman season, and attended graduate school … Knocked down only field goal attempt in regular season finale vs. Army West Point (2/25) … Scored two points while adding a rebound, assist and career-high three steals vs. Colgate (2/22) … Knocked down only field goal attempt at Lafayette (2/19) (a three-pointer) while adding a rebound … Saw action in big home win vs. Navy (2/15) … Knocked down a pair of free throws at Holy Cross (2/12) … Scored a season-high five points on 2-of-2 shooting in road win at American (2/4) … Tied a season-high three points, tallying a first-half field goal and second-half free throw against Boston University (1/30) … Saw action late in the win at Colgate (1/25) … Saw first-half action vs. Lafayette, recording a steal (1/21) … Got into 10th game of season against Holy Cross (1/14) … Played a season-high 17 minutes in win over American (1/8) … Scored two first-half points against Loyola (1/5) … Played in the final minute at Boston University (1/2) … Scored first points of the season against Cabrini (12/22), finishing with three points on 3-of-4 from the free throw line. Also had two rebounds and a steal … Played final five minutes in 100-67 win over Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/12) … Got into games late at La Salle (11/30) and Mount St. Mary’s (12/10) … Saw second-half action at Arkansas State (11/27) … Saw first action of the season in home opener vs. Princeton (11/20) ... Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SENIOR (2015-16): Strong senior season as a starter and key contributor off the bench … One of three team captains … Averaged a career-high 3.3 points and 1.6 rebounds while adding 27 assists and 17 steals … Shot 39.6 percent from the field (40-of-101) and 33.3 percent from three-point range (15-of-45) … Nominated for 2016 Allstate Good Works Team … Knocked down a pair of free throws in the league semifinals against American (3/6) … Was a spark off the bench in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Navy (3/3), scoring five points on 1-of-1 shooting (a three-pointer) and 2-of-2 from the free throw line … Scored four points on 2-of-3 shooting and added two rebounds and a steal at Army West Point (2/27) … Recorded two points and three rebounds in win at Colgate (2/24) … Impressed on his Senior Day, scoring seven points, including a big second-half three-pointer, while adding a career-high five rebounds against Lafayette (2/21) … Strong effort vs. Holy Cross (2/15), scoring four points on 2-of-3 shooting while adding three rebounds, two rebounds and an assist … Tallied two rebounds, two assists and a steal at Bucknell (2/10) … Hit a three-pointer while tying a career-high two steals in big win over American (2/6) … Had four points at Boston University (1/31) behind consecutive first-half layups … Knocked down a big first-half three-pointer in win over Colgate (1/27) … Tied a career high with 10 points for a second straight game, shooting 4-of-6 from the field and 2-of-3 from three against Navy (1/20). Added an assist and steal … Scored a career-high 10 points at Holy Cross (1/16), eight in the second half. Shot 4-of-6 from the field, including 2-of-4 from three-point range while adding two rebounds, an assist and block … Had an assist, rebound and steal vs. Bucknell (1/11) … Two points, two rebounds and an assist as key contributor off the bench at American (1/9) … Strong off the bench with five big second-half points on 2-of-3 shooting vs. Boston University (1/2) … Dished three assists vs. Army West Point (12/30) to tie a career high … Solid effort vs. Stony Brook (12/22), scoring six points while adding three rebounds and a career-high tying two steals … Came off the bench and scored a career-high nine points vs. Mount St. Mary’s (12/19) on 3-of-4 from three-point range … Had three points, two rebounds and a steal at Robert Morris (12/17) … Tallied four points, three rebounds and a career-high three assists vs. Rochester College (12/5) … Finished with two points, a career-high four rebounds, two assists and a steal at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/2) … Knocked down a second-half three-pointer at Columbia (11/22) … Tied a career-high seven points while adding a rebound and assist vs. Yale (11/19). Finished 2-of-3 from the field and 2-of-2 from the free throw line, scoring Lehigh’s first five points of the game … Finished with three points, two rebounds, an assist and steal at Canisius (11/16) … Scored Lehigh’s first points of the season in the opener at Syracuse (11/13), finishing with four points and two rebounds in his first-career start. Shot 2-of-5 from the floor ... Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2014-15): Played in 17 games, averaging 0.9 points and 0.6 rebounds per game … Often called upon as a defensive presence … Played in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. American (3/5) … Got into the game late during Lehigh’s dominant win over Bucknell (2/25). Played three days later in the regular season finale at Colgate (2/28) … Played second-half minutes at Holy Cross (2/14) … Got into the game at Loyola (2/7) … Had an assist and rebound in big win over Army (2/4) … Knocked down a three-pointer and grabbed a rebound, while bringing great energy off the bench at Lafayette (1/24) … Played late in the win over Navy (1/21) … Finished with two points and a rebound at American (1/14) … Saw action in a third straight game vs. Loyola (1/10) … Scored two points and grabbed a rebound in key first-half minutes at Army (1/7) … Tallied two points, a rebound, assist and steal at Boston University (1/3) … Played five minutes at UMBC (12/28) and grabbed a rebound … Had a rebound and assist at Quinnipiac (12/18) … Played in a career-high 16 minutes against Penn State Mont Alto (11/30), posting career highs in points (7), rebounds (3) and steals (2) … Saw action on Thanksgiving Eve at DePaul (11/26) … Played seven minutes, tallying a rebound and assist in the season opener against #12 Villanova (11/14) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2013-14): Got into 12 games, playing 30 minutes … Scored eight points and added eight assists … Had a rebound in two minutes against Colgate (3/1) … Scored two points in two minutes, knocking down his only field goal attempt vs. Holy Cross (2/15) … Finished with two points and two rebounds in just two minutes at American (2/12) … Had two points via a pair of late free throws against Loyola (2/8) … Scored first points of the season, converting a first-half layup at Army (2/5) … Grabbed a rebound in three minutes of big comeback win at Boston University (2/1) … Played in four minutes, grabbing a rebound against Lafayette (1/25) … Got into fourth straight game, at Navy (1/22) … Grabbed a rebound in three minutes at Holy Cross (1/18) … Played late in the first half against American (1/15) … Saw first action of the season, playing four minutes at Loyola (1/11) while covering the Patriot League’s leading scorer Dylon Cormier.
AS A FRESHMAN (2012-13): Played nine games in injury-shortened freshman year … Scored five points while adding three rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes … Saw action at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/8) … Scored first-career points vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1), finishing with five while adding first-career assists (2) as well … Had two late rebounds in the NIT Season Tip-Off win vs. Robert Morris (11/12) … Made collegiate debut in final minutes at #19/18 Baylor (11/9).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at John Hay High School in Cleveland … Three-time MVP of varsity team and four-year starter … First Team All-District, All-Conference and All-Ohio honoree … Garnered Northeast Ohio Division II Player of the Year … Named District Player of the Year as a junior, leading the team in scoring with more than 20 points per game … Also averaged six assists, four rebounds and two steals … Led the Hornets to the Division II Regional Finals, the school’s first appearance in the regional since 1988 … Strong in the classroom as a member of the National Honor Society … Finished top three in his class with a 4.0 GPA.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 10, two times; last vs. Navy (1/20/16)
Rebounds: 5 vs. Lafayette (2/21/16)
Assists: 3, two times; last vs. Army WP (12/30/15)
Steals: 3 vs. Colgate (2/22/17)
GETTING TO KNOW DEVON
Nickname: DC
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh?My favorite thing about Lehigh is the people and the constant support they give when necessary.
Major & Why: I am currently a graduate student focusing my efforts in the social psychology area. I am interested in competition and many roles it plays within society.
Favorite Place on Campus: My office
Favorite Food: Anything that isn't meat
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Musical Artist: Young Thug
Favorite Movie: The Lion King
Favorite TV Show: First 48
Favorite Website: Flightclub.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Charles Barkley
Favorite Pro Team: Cleveland Browns
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Darrion Carter
Hobbies: Psychological Research
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Forbes
Place I'd Like To Visit: Cleveland
Dream Job: Psychology Professor at a prestigious University
I Wear My Jersey Number: 4…because I look good in it
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Save as much as I can and support my family
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because it fit the criteria I was looking for in a school: top notch academics, basketball opportunity and a personality fit.”
ON COACH REED: “Coach Reed is a very cerebral coach. He knows the game of basketball from what I have seen. He appeared to respect me as more than just a basketball player. He made it feel like going to Lehigh was more about the student than the athlete."
AS A FIFTH-YEAR SENIOR (2016-17): Was granted a fifth year due to injury his freshman season, and attended graduate school … Knocked down only field goal attempt in regular season finale vs. Army West Point (2/25) … Scored two points while adding a rebound, assist and career-high three steals vs. Colgate (2/22) … Knocked down only field goal attempt at Lafayette (2/19) (a three-pointer) while adding a rebound … Saw action in big home win vs. Navy (2/15) … Knocked down a pair of free throws at Holy Cross (2/12) … Scored a season-high five points on 2-of-2 shooting in road win at American (2/4) … Tied a season-high three points, tallying a first-half field goal and second-half free throw against Boston University (1/30) … Saw action late in the win at Colgate (1/25) … Saw first-half action vs. Lafayette, recording a steal (1/21) … Got into 10th game of season against Holy Cross (1/14) … Played a season-high 17 minutes in win over American (1/8) … Scored two first-half points against Loyola (1/5) … Played in the final minute at Boston University (1/2) … Scored first points of the season against Cabrini (12/22), finishing with three points on 3-of-4 from the free throw line. Also had two rebounds and a steal … Played final five minutes in 100-67 win over Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/12) … Got into games late at La Salle (11/30) and Mount St. Mary’s (12/10) … Saw second-half action at Arkansas State (11/27) … Saw first action of the season in home opener vs. Princeton (11/20) ... Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SENIOR (2015-16): Strong senior season as a starter and key contributor off the bench … One of three team captains … Averaged a career-high 3.3 points and 1.6 rebounds while adding 27 assists and 17 steals … Shot 39.6 percent from the field (40-of-101) and 33.3 percent from three-point range (15-of-45) … Nominated for 2016 Allstate Good Works Team … Knocked down a pair of free throws in the league semifinals against American (3/6) … Was a spark off the bench in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Navy (3/3), scoring five points on 1-of-1 shooting (a three-pointer) and 2-of-2 from the free throw line … Scored four points on 2-of-3 shooting and added two rebounds and a steal at Army West Point (2/27) … Recorded two points and three rebounds in win at Colgate (2/24) … Impressed on his Senior Day, scoring seven points, including a big second-half three-pointer, while adding a career-high five rebounds against Lafayette (2/21) … Strong effort vs. Holy Cross (2/15), scoring four points on 2-of-3 shooting while adding three rebounds, two rebounds and an assist … Tallied two rebounds, two assists and a steal at Bucknell (2/10) … Hit a three-pointer while tying a career-high two steals in big win over American (2/6) … Had four points at Boston University (1/31) behind consecutive first-half layups … Knocked down a big first-half three-pointer in win over Colgate (1/27) … Tied a career high with 10 points for a second straight game, shooting 4-of-6 from the field and 2-of-3 from three against Navy (1/20). Added an assist and steal … Scored a career-high 10 points at Holy Cross (1/16), eight in the second half. Shot 4-of-6 from the field, including 2-of-4 from three-point range while adding two rebounds, an assist and block … Had an assist, rebound and steal vs. Bucknell (1/11) … Two points, two rebounds and an assist as key contributor off the bench at American (1/9) … Strong off the bench with five big second-half points on 2-of-3 shooting vs. Boston University (1/2) … Dished three assists vs. Army West Point (12/30) to tie a career high … Solid effort vs. Stony Brook (12/22), scoring six points while adding three rebounds and a career-high tying two steals … Came off the bench and scored a career-high nine points vs. Mount St. Mary’s (12/19) on 3-of-4 from three-point range … Had three points, two rebounds and a steal at Robert Morris (12/17) … Tallied four points, three rebounds and a career-high three assists vs. Rochester College (12/5) … Finished with two points, a career-high four rebounds, two assists and a steal at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/2) … Knocked down a second-half three-pointer at Columbia (11/22) … Tied a career-high seven points while adding a rebound and assist vs. Yale (11/19). Finished 2-of-3 from the field and 2-of-2 from the free throw line, scoring Lehigh’s first five points of the game … Finished with three points, two rebounds, an assist and steal at Canisius (11/16) … Scored Lehigh’s first points of the season in the opener at Syracuse (11/13), finishing with four points and two rebounds in his first-career start. Shot 2-of-5 from the floor ... Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2014-15): Played in 17 games, averaging 0.9 points and 0.6 rebounds per game … Often called upon as a defensive presence … Played in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. American (3/5) … Got into the game late during Lehigh’s dominant win over Bucknell (2/25). Played three days later in the regular season finale at Colgate (2/28) … Played second-half minutes at Holy Cross (2/14) … Got into the game at Loyola (2/7) … Had an assist and rebound in big win over Army (2/4) … Knocked down a three-pointer and grabbed a rebound, while bringing great energy off the bench at Lafayette (1/24) … Played late in the win over Navy (1/21) … Finished with two points and a rebound at American (1/14) … Saw action in a third straight game vs. Loyola (1/10) … Scored two points and grabbed a rebound in key first-half minutes at Army (1/7) … Tallied two points, a rebound, assist and steal at Boston University (1/3) … Played five minutes at UMBC (12/28) and grabbed a rebound … Had a rebound and assist at Quinnipiac (12/18) … Played in a career-high 16 minutes against Penn State Mont Alto (11/30), posting career highs in points (7), rebounds (3) and steals (2) … Saw action on Thanksgiving Eve at DePaul (11/26) … Played seven minutes, tallying a rebound and assist in the season opener against #12 Villanova (11/14) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2013-14): Got into 12 games, playing 30 minutes … Scored eight points and added eight assists … Had a rebound in two minutes against Colgate (3/1) … Scored two points in two minutes, knocking down his only field goal attempt vs. Holy Cross (2/15) … Finished with two points and two rebounds in just two minutes at American (2/12) … Had two points via a pair of late free throws against Loyola (2/8) … Scored first points of the season, converting a first-half layup at Army (2/5) … Grabbed a rebound in three minutes of big comeback win at Boston University (2/1) … Played in four minutes, grabbing a rebound against Lafayette (1/25) … Got into fourth straight game, at Navy (1/22) … Grabbed a rebound in three minutes at Holy Cross (1/18) … Played late in the first half against American (1/15) … Saw first action of the season, playing four minutes at Loyola (1/11) while covering the Patriot League’s leading scorer Dylon Cormier.
AS A FRESHMAN (2012-13): Played nine games in injury-shortened freshman year … Scored five points while adding three rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes … Saw action at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/8) … Scored first-career points vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1), finishing with five while adding first-career assists (2) as well … Had two late rebounds in the NIT Season Tip-Off win vs. Robert Morris (11/12) … Made collegiate debut in final minutes at #19/18 Baylor (11/9).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at John Hay High School in Cleveland … Three-time MVP of varsity team and four-year starter … First Team All-District, All-Conference and All-Ohio honoree … Garnered Northeast Ohio Division II Player of the Year … Named District Player of the Year as a junior, leading the team in scoring with more than 20 points per game … Also averaged six assists, four rebounds and two steals … Led the Hornets to the Division II Regional Finals, the school’s first appearance in the regional since 1988 … Strong in the classroom as a member of the National Honor Society … Finished top three in his class with a 4.0 GPA.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | MIN-AVG | FG-FGA | FG% | 3FG-3FGA | 3FG% | FT-FTA | FT% | REB | AVG | ASST | TO | BLK | STL | PTS | PPG |
| 2012-13 | 9-0 | 26-2.9 | 1-7 | .143 | 1-1 | 1.000 | 2-4 | .500 | 3 | 0.3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.6 |
| 2013-14 | 12-0 | 30-2.5 | 3-11 | .273 | 0-3 | .000 | 2-2 | 1.000 | 8 | 0.7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.7 |
| 2014-15 | 17-0 | 73-4.3 | 5-16 | .313 | 2-7 | .286 | 4-4 | 1.000 | 11 | 0.6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.9 |
| 2015-16 | 32-10 | 486-15.2 | 40-101 | .396 | 15-45 | .333 | 10-15 | .667 | 50 | 1.6 | 27 | 20 | 2 | 17 | 105 | 3.3 |
| 2016-17 | 19-0 | 97-5.1 | 7-19 | .368 | 2-10 | .200 | 6-8 | .750 | 4 | 0.2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 1.2 |
| Totals | 89-10 | 712-8.0 | 56-154 | .364 | 20-66 | .303 | 24-33 | .727 | 76 | 0.9 | 35 | 27 | 2 | 25 | 156 | 1.8 |
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 10, two times; last vs. Navy (1/20/16)
Rebounds: 5 vs. Lafayette (2/21/16)
Assists: 3, two times; last vs. Army WP (12/30/15)
Steals: 3 vs. Colgate (2/22/17)
GETTING TO KNOW DEVON
Nickname: DC
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh?My favorite thing about Lehigh is the people and the constant support they give when necessary.
Major & Why: I am currently a graduate student focusing my efforts in the social psychology area. I am interested in competition and many roles it plays within society.
Favorite Place on Campus: My office
Favorite Food: Anything that isn't meat
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Musical Artist: Young Thug
Favorite Movie: The Lion King
Favorite TV Show: First 48
Favorite Website: Flightclub.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Charles Barkley
Favorite Pro Team: Cleveland Browns
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Darrion Carter
Hobbies: Psychological Research
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Forbes
Place I'd Like To Visit: Cleveland
Dream Job: Psychology Professor at a prestigious University
I Wear My Jersey Number: 4…because I look good in it
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Save as much as I can and support my family
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